Overview
- Spell announced his commitment on Feb. 2 following a multiday trip to Georgia, where he met with Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs’ staff.
- He is Georgia’s first five-star pledge in the 2027 cycle and the sixth commitment in the class, giving the Bulldogs an early centerpiece.
- The McKeesport, Pennsylvania standout chose Georgia over finalists that included Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami, per multiple recruiting outlets.
- Spell previously committed to Penn State and reopened his recruitment after the program fired coach James Franklin during the 2025 season.
- Widely rated the nation’s top running back for 2027, he produced roughly 1,700-plus rushing yards in his latest high school season and cited strong relationships with Georgia’s coaches as a key factor.